The episode surveys a range of editions of Pirkei Avos. From the Kehos edition, steeped in the Rebbe’s teachings and Chassidus, to Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’s work highlighting historical and philosophical context.
The Rebbe encouraged everyone, including women and children, to hear the Aseres Hadibros on Shavuos. To help those who would not be able to attend during normal davening times, here are some alternative reading times.
Alternate side parking regulations will be suspended for Shavuoth (2 Days), Monday-Tuesday, June 2-3. Parking meters will remain in effect.
As is the custom, Shiurim, learning, and lectures will be taking place throughout the night at The BESHT Center in Crown Heights on the first night of Shavuos.
If you got a text message from a number claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles, officials from the agency are warning that it may be a scam.
Against the dynamic backdrop of Panama City, Spanish-speaking Jewish women from 15 Latin American countries gathered for the inaugural Oasis Espiritual Shabbaton, organized by the Spanish Desk at Merkos 302.
Looking for a colorful and easy craft for Shavuos? Try hydro-dipping! In this quick tutorial, we show you how to transform a simple vase using water, nail polish, and a little creativity. This project is fun, fast, and perfect for adding a splash of beauty to your Yom Tov table.
Veteran educator partners with Merkos 302’s CKids International to launch online staff training platform to empower Gan Israel Camps to address the needs of today’s youth.
Publications inviting the public to come to the central “Marina Roscha” Shul on the first night of Shavuos were distributed in advance, along with a call to bring all children to hear the Aseres Hadibros, in all the shuls and Chabad houses scattered throughout the capital, as per the holy request of the Rebbe.
New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced the unsealing of a Superseding Indictment charging six individuals in connection with a sprawling fraud and bribery scheme that generated over $66 million in unauthorized transactions under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”)—colloquially known as food stamps.
Rabbi Cohen assumed that Rabbi Hirshprung would return to his car and head back to Crown Heights to attend the Rebbe’s farbrengen. He, on the other hand, would be stuck waiting in the cold, having missed his chance to place a note at the gravesite on this important day. But Rabbi Hirshprung didn’t leave.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendy Hershkop is the Sgan Menahel of the Oholei Torah Mechina Division. He will be giving this week’s lecture on Quality vs. Quantity.
Mendel Saaks (Chicago, IL) to Leeba Grossbaum (Paramus, NJ)
We are continuing our historical background of the spreading of Toras Hanistar before the era of Rabbi Yisroel Baal Shem Tov. Just they taught the teachings of Kabbala, while the Baal Shem Tov added and also taught Chassidus.
This Monday, more than 2,000 Bochurim from over 40 Yeshivos participated in the second test of the Moshiach Chidon.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman reframes our view of the Torah. Not a document but a marriage. Not a manual but a union for us to thrive in.
